Cottage Perth New Build Day Thirteen
Day thirteen was the sarking of the roof with sarking boards. This is a traditional Scottish building practice to prepare the roof for slating.
Cottage Perth New Build Day Twelve
The timber frame was completed and roof trusses were erected today. Weather was sunny and spirits were high. Good progress.
Fergusson Gallery Perth
The Fergusson Gallery in Perth houses the world's largest collection of work by the celebrated Scottish artist, John Duncan Fergusson. This forms part of the entire collection of Perth and Kinross Council's Heritage Service. The former waterworks was converted to an art gallery in 1992. While the exterior adds to Perths architectural heritage, inside are three modern galleries displayed with fine examples of Fergusson's paintings, drawings and sculpture. 
Fergusson Gallery
Telephone 01738 783425
Entry is free of charge
Cottage Perth New Build Day Eleven
The rain was on which was the last thing needed as the joiners worked on the timber kit. However they were undeterred by the weather and carried on regardless.
Cottage Perth New Build Day Ten
The concreting of the floors was undertaken on day ten. It arrived by lorry was poured and vibrated then spread out and polished. The rain arrived later in the day but did not stop play. A good smooth surface was achieved, ideal for the superstructure.
The concrete is raked into position. Wellies are a must!
Cottage Perth New Build Day Nine Insulation
The damp proof membrane was put down carefully then the insulation laid on top. This was it ready now for the concrete pour.
Cottage Perth New Build Day Eight
The drainage channels was excavated and the pipes laid in pea gravel today these were then back filled and the hardcore and sand blinding put down.
Drainage pipes for the bathroom
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